Question 1

it seems my newborn has an eye infection and i'm worried its going to get worse,  what can i put on it in the meantime so i can take her to the dr?

Accepted Answer

No go to doctor: Most eye infection in children are viral. There is no treatment for this.  With that said, newborns are more separable to bacterial infection. These are serious and can cause significant eye problems. Other causes of apparent "eye infection" can be up blocked tear duct. Your newborn must be examined promptly.

Question 2

my newborn was given chloramex for an eye infection 5 days ago, the infection much better but still not gone,is it normal to take this long to heal?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Ok to take this long but you should continue treatment until it is gone

Question 3

how contagious are eye infections?

Accepted Answer

CONJUNCTIVITIS: It is contagious that kids are not allowed in class.Bacterial and viral are easily transmitted to others while allergic in origin are ok except when superimposed with infection then it becomes contagious.

Question 4

eye infections from litter box? 10m old

Accepted Answer

Not likely: But your litter box may harbor other diseases. Best to keep the cat litter box away from your infant. Always wash your hands thoroughly after contact with box and litter.
Here is a website from the cdc on cats
http://www.Cdc.Gov/healthypets/animals/cats.Htm.

Question 5

are eye infections associated with piles?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: There is really no true association.Having stated that, anything is possible, and under conditions of poor hygiene, one could concoct a possible scenario....

Question 6

what is a good treatment for eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Eye infections are generaly caused by virus, bacteria or allergic reactions. 
Viral infections generally have to run there coarse, much like a cold before it gets better. There are anti-viral drugs that may be indicated especially if it is a herpes infection with corneal involvement. Theses usually are painful with light sensitivity and decreased vision. These need to treated by an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

what is the best way to prevent eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Wash  hands often: Best preventive is to follow good hygiene practices, particularly washing your hands often.

Question 8

how to stop eye infections comming back after steroids?

Accepted Answer

Steroid use: Steroids are typically used to treat inflammation. If you have been on steroids (drops or pills) for difficulty with your eye(s), it would seem that you had an inflammation such as iritis. This condition can be recurrent - even after completely resolving, it can return for no good reason. The only way to prevent its return is to know what sets it off and to prevent it, but this is difficult to do.

Question 9

what should i do to prevent eye infections from make up?

Accepted Answer

Rare cause: Eye makeup is not a common point of transfer for infections.  You should replace your makeup frequently and not borrow from anyone else.  Since most infections are viral, and if you get one that is viral, then you become immune to that particular virus.

Question 10

what type of eye infections can cause a white fleck on top of the iris?

Accepted Answer

Corneal infiltrate: The white spot is more likely on the cornea (surface of eye), not the iris below the cornea. This can be serious. You need to see and eye doctor asap (and stop using your contact lens in that eye if you are using one).

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It seems my newborn has an eye infection and i'm worried its going to get worse, what can i put on it in the meantime so i can take her to the dr?

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My newborn was given chloramex for an eye infection 5 days ago, the infection much better but still not gone,is it normal to take this long to heal?

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How contagious are eye infections?

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Eye infections from litter box? 10m old

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Are eye infections associated with piles?

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What is a good treatment for eye infections?

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What is the best way to prevent eye infections?

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How to stop eye infections comming back after steroids?

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What should i do to prevent eye infections from make up?

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What type of eye infections can cause a white fleck on top of the iris?

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